When a door latch wont catch, its because the latch doesnt align with the hole in the strike plate. Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. If not, do the lipstick test. Smear lipstick on the ...

Q: I have a problem with an interior door. It doesn’t latch. Although the door swings OK, it seems to bind when I close it. I have to throw my weight against it to get it to close. Is there a simple ...

In this detailed tutorial, we guide you through the process of crafting a beautiful automatic door latch. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, you'll learn step-by-step how to design and build a functional ...